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(a) '''Opening Statement of the Claimant:''' At the beginning of the trial, the claimant (or claimant’s counsel) has the opportunity to tell the court what the case is about and what proof the claimant will be presenting.
(b) '''Claimant’s Presentation of Evidence:''' The claimant (or claimant’s counsel) will then call each of their witnesses, including the claimant themself, to testify and to introduce any applicable exhibits into evidence (iei.e.: documents or objects). The respondent (or respondent’s counsel) will then have the right to cross-examine the witnesses.
(c) '''Opening Statement of the Respondent:''' After the claimant has finished presenting their witnesses and evidence, the respondent (or respondent’s counsel) is entitled to make an opening statement to the court.